How to Use the G-50 Seeker Effectively in Helldivers 2

The G-50 Seeker is one of the more unique throwables in Helldivers 2, blending explosive power with autonomous tracking behavior. Unlike traditional grenades that simply travel in a straight arc and detonate on contact or timer, the Seeker actively hovers and hunts targets within range, making it particularly valuable in chaotic firefights—especially against flying enemies and armored threats.

If you enjoy utility-oriented gear that helps you multitask in combat, the G-50 Seeker stands out as a situational but strong tactical option.

How to Unlock the G-50 Seeker

You can unlock the G-50 Seeker from the Servants of Freedom Warbond, located on Page 3. 
Cost: 65 Medals

It's not a starting grenade, so you'll need to invest some medals, but it's within reach fairly early if you prioritize Warbond progression.

Core Stats & Values

Key Trait Highlights

• Homing behavior: Will track enemy units automatically within ~50m.
• Excellent anti-air: Gunships and Stingrays fall fast.
• Can hit heavy armor: 2 seekers can destroy Tank heatsinks and large cannon turrets.

How the Tracking Works

• If the Seeker sees a target when thrown, it immediately flies toward it.
• If no target is detected, it hovers near you, circling until: A target comes into range, or 30 seconds pass (it falls and does not explode).
• You can ping a target to force the Seeker to prioritize it.
• It does not target structures like Bug Holes or Fabricator vents.
• It passes through Harvester shields, which is extremely valuable mid-siege.

The Seeker's targeting feels almost like having a tiny aerial support drone watching your back, and once you learn to ping priority threats, it becomes even more reliable in chaotic firefights. If you're working on loadouts or unlocking gear around this tech tier, many players also choose to buy HD2 medals to progress faster and experiment with builds sooner.

Strengths & Advantages

This makes the G-50 Seeker especially appealing to Support, Engineer, or Objective-focused playstyles where your attention is already divided.

Weaknesses & Limitations

In short—don't throw it blindly. Awareness makes a huge difference.

Recommended Builds / Usage Tips

Best Loadouts to Pair With

Practical Tips

Ping high-priority targets — the homing is significantly better.

Throw them when moving between reloads or while retreating; they function autonomously.

Save them specifically for:

• Gunships
• Elevated Overseers
• Heavily armored Automaton walkers
• Cannon turrets

Avoid using them on swarm fodder—they are too valuable to waste.

Player Reviews

The community generally views the G-50 Seeker as “amazing when used for the right targets, mediocre otherwise.”

Summary

The G-50 Seeker is highly situational but extremely effective when used correctly. If your squad struggles with aerial units or armored bots, adding this grenade to your loadout can dramatically stabilize fights. However, it is not a replacement for general-purpose explosive grenades and should be used sparingly and deliberately.

Best For: Players who want autonomous support damage and reliable anti-air/anti-armor coverage.

Avoid If: You rely heavily on grenades for clearing nests or concentrated swarms.

The G-50 Seeker is a smart, homing explosive grenade that thrives when used for air units and heavy armored targets, but loses value when thrown blindly or used against structures. It rewards tactical awareness and marking priorities, and works best in coordinated squads or roles that benefit from hands-free damage.